Energy Transition Policy Advisor

Here's what you can expect from us:

When you're a part of our team, you'll see how we bring good energy to our business and our employees. Together, we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the communities where we live and work. Our collaborative approach, commitment to diversity and inclusion along with our safety-first culture helps reinforce our internal brand position where People Matter. That's why we're dedicated to the development of our employees, so that they can reach their career goals.

What you can expect in a typical day:

The role of the Energy Transition Policy Advisor is to be a Policy specialist to identify, assess and inform on EU and National policy initiatives impacting current and future business planning.

EU and National strategies for the transition of liquid fuels and products is comprehensive and complex. This role will be responsible for ensuring that our company has sight and understanding of policy formulation and developments which impact our business in Ireland. The role will be based in the Commercial Department while also providing input to the RLT and corporate groups of Engineering Procurement & Capital and Government Relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring industry changes at European and national level which will impact the Energy Industry and identifying opportunities or concerns for the business

• Building relationships with stakeholders through collaboration, engagement and visibility at industry events

• Representing our company on working groups with organizations such as IBEC, Fuels Europe, Energy Cork, Fuels for Ireland, academic institutions and other technology and industry bodies

• Identifying funding opportunities at both national and EU levels

• Providing policy technical support for engagement and advocacy with government and regulatory bodies

• Providing policy technical support to strategic programs and workstreams

• Preparing responses to relevant government consultations

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight timeframes

• Ability to develop plans methodically

• Highly organized and self-motivated

• Ability to work well within a team

• Adaptable and responsive to change

Professional skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communicator

• Influencing and relationship-building

• Strong leadership skills and drives company core values

• Committed to continuous improvement

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years in advocacy, policy or government affairs

• Clear understanding of public policy formulation at EU and National level

• Ability to analyse complex subjects to identify and communicate actionable insights

• Some background in development of business models

• Ability to develop working relationships with diverse business and stakeholder contacts

• Adapter capable of bringing structure and results from ambiguity and conflicting ideas

• Oil industry experience not essential but energy industry experience required

Application Process:

Please email your CV to marion.harrington@irvingoil.com by close of business Thursday 30th April 2026.

Irving Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced applicants.